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Page 1: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

BiodiversityWhat is it

Why is it importantWhat can we do

Anja MurrayAn Taisce- The National Trust of Ireland

What is Biodiversity

Biological diversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources including terrestrial marine and other aquatic ecosystems

and the ecological complexes of which they are part

bull diversity of individuals within a species (genetic diversity)

bull diversity of species within an ecosystem or habitat (species diversity)

bull diversity of ecosystems and habitats (habitat diversity)

Why is it important

bull Biodiversity has an Intrinsic Value that is worth protecting regardless of its value to humans

bull Biodiversity performs a number of ecological services to humankind that have economic aesthetic or recreational value

Why is it important

bull Biodiversity is the Basis of our existence

- Our life support system

bull Air water food shelter

bull Diversity of trees plants micro-organisms - each specifically adapted to its particular lsquonichersquo

Provision of Natural Resources

bull domesticated agricultural crops

bull medicines that protect and cure us

bull textiles ndash cotton linnen hemp

bull wood

Marine and freshwaterfood resources

25 of all fish stocks are endangered species as cod halibut and haddock are massively threatened

Ecosystem Servicesbull Regulates our climatebull Buffers against flooding bull Filters water bull Breaks down wastes and recycle nutrientsbull Provides natural resources

Water filtration amp flood protection

bull Wetlands are buffers against flooding

bull Trees and their roots maximize infiltration of water in to the ground

bull upland peat bogs act like sponges

ndash preventing flooding

Biodiversity Soil amp foodbull Plant roots break up rock to create soil particlesbull earthworms mites insects and millipedes help give soil its

texture and fertility and are crucial to its aeration bull Tiny soil microorganisms and fungi process essential nutrients

like nitrogen phosphorus and sulfur and make them available to higher plants

bull A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain 25 billion bacteria 400 000 fungi 50 000 algae and 30 000 protozoa

Biodiversity and health bull Clean air and water - essential to human health

bull Plant extracts and derivatives - the basis of most

medicines

Diversity of life forms is naturersquos way of keeping

important checks and balances in place keeping

populations of disease-causing pests and viruses in

check

Biodiversity Loss

bull Deforestation world wide - 13 million hectares annualy

1048774

bull Destruction or conversion of virgin forests (36 of all forests) 6 million hectares

bull 80 of the Caribbean coral reefs are destroyed (IUCN)

Can any civilization wage relentless war on life without destroying itself and without losing the right to be

called civilized

Rachel Carson

Biodiversity Loss

Ireland is no exception

bull habitat destruction such as wetland drainage and infilling

bull water pollution

bull invasive alien species

bull unsustainable and excessive consumption

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 2: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

What is Biodiversity

Biological diversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources including terrestrial marine and other aquatic ecosystems

and the ecological complexes of which they are part

bull diversity of individuals within a species (genetic diversity)

bull diversity of species within an ecosystem or habitat (species diversity)

bull diversity of ecosystems and habitats (habitat diversity)

Why is it important

bull Biodiversity has an Intrinsic Value that is worth protecting regardless of its value to humans

bull Biodiversity performs a number of ecological services to humankind that have economic aesthetic or recreational value

Why is it important

bull Biodiversity is the Basis of our existence

- Our life support system

bull Air water food shelter

bull Diversity of trees plants micro-organisms - each specifically adapted to its particular lsquonichersquo

Provision of Natural Resources

bull domesticated agricultural crops

bull medicines that protect and cure us

bull textiles ndash cotton linnen hemp

bull wood

Marine and freshwaterfood resources

25 of all fish stocks are endangered species as cod halibut and haddock are massively threatened

Ecosystem Servicesbull Regulates our climatebull Buffers against flooding bull Filters water bull Breaks down wastes and recycle nutrientsbull Provides natural resources

Water filtration amp flood protection

bull Wetlands are buffers against flooding

bull Trees and their roots maximize infiltration of water in to the ground

bull upland peat bogs act like sponges

ndash preventing flooding

Biodiversity Soil amp foodbull Plant roots break up rock to create soil particlesbull earthworms mites insects and millipedes help give soil its

texture and fertility and are crucial to its aeration bull Tiny soil microorganisms and fungi process essential nutrients

like nitrogen phosphorus and sulfur and make them available to higher plants

bull A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain 25 billion bacteria 400 000 fungi 50 000 algae and 30 000 protozoa

Biodiversity and health bull Clean air and water - essential to human health

bull Plant extracts and derivatives - the basis of most

medicines

Diversity of life forms is naturersquos way of keeping

important checks and balances in place keeping

populations of disease-causing pests and viruses in

check

Biodiversity Loss

bull Deforestation world wide - 13 million hectares annualy

1048774

bull Destruction or conversion of virgin forests (36 of all forests) 6 million hectares

bull 80 of the Caribbean coral reefs are destroyed (IUCN)

Can any civilization wage relentless war on life without destroying itself and without losing the right to be

called civilized

Rachel Carson

Biodiversity Loss

Ireland is no exception

bull habitat destruction such as wetland drainage and infilling

bull water pollution

bull invasive alien species

bull unsustainable and excessive consumption

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 3: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

bull diversity of individuals within a species (genetic diversity)

bull diversity of species within an ecosystem or habitat (species diversity)

bull diversity of ecosystems and habitats (habitat diversity)

Why is it important

bull Biodiversity has an Intrinsic Value that is worth protecting regardless of its value to humans

bull Biodiversity performs a number of ecological services to humankind that have economic aesthetic or recreational value

Why is it important

bull Biodiversity is the Basis of our existence

- Our life support system

bull Air water food shelter

bull Diversity of trees plants micro-organisms - each specifically adapted to its particular lsquonichersquo

Provision of Natural Resources

bull domesticated agricultural crops

bull medicines that protect and cure us

bull textiles ndash cotton linnen hemp

bull wood

Marine and freshwaterfood resources

25 of all fish stocks are endangered species as cod halibut and haddock are massively threatened

Ecosystem Servicesbull Regulates our climatebull Buffers against flooding bull Filters water bull Breaks down wastes and recycle nutrientsbull Provides natural resources

Water filtration amp flood protection

bull Wetlands are buffers against flooding

bull Trees and their roots maximize infiltration of water in to the ground

bull upland peat bogs act like sponges

ndash preventing flooding

Biodiversity Soil amp foodbull Plant roots break up rock to create soil particlesbull earthworms mites insects and millipedes help give soil its

texture and fertility and are crucial to its aeration bull Tiny soil microorganisms and fungi process essential nutrients

like nitrogen phosphorus and sulfur and make them available to higher plants

bull A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain 25 billion bacteria 400 000 fungi 50 000 algae and 30 000 protozoa

Biodiversity and health bull Clean air and water - essential to human health

bull Plant extracts and derivatives - the basis of most

medicines

Diversity of life forms is naturersquos way of keeping

important checks and balances in place keeping

populations of disease-causing pests and viruses in

check

Biodiversity Loss

bull Deforestation world wide - 13 million hectares annualy

1048774

bull Destruction or conversion of virgin forests (36 of all forests) 6 million hectares

bull 80 of the Caribbean coral reefs are destroyed (IUCN)

Can any civilization wage relentless war on life without destroying itself and without losing the right to be

called civilized

Rachel Carson

Biodiversity Loss

Ireland is no exception

bull habitat destruction such as wetland drainage and infilling

bull water pollution

bull invasive alien species

bull unsustainable and excessive consumption

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 4: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Why is it important

bull Biodiversity has an Intrinsic Value that is worth protecting regardless of its value to humans

bull Biodiversity performs a number of ecological services to humankind that have economic aesthetic or recreational value

Why is it important

bull Biodiversity is the Basis of our existence

- Our life support system

bull Air water food shelter

bull Diversity of trees plants micro-organisms - each specifically adapted to its particular lsquonichersquo

Provision of Natural Resources

bull domesticated agricultural crops

bull medicines that protect and cure us

bull textiles ndash cotton linnen hemp

bull wood

Marine and freshwaterfood resources

25 of all fish stocks are endangered species as cod halibut and haddock are massively threatened

Ecosystem Servicesbull Regulates our climatebull Buffers against flooding bull Filters water bull Breaks down wastes and recycle nutrientsbull Provides natural resources

Water filtration amp flood protection

bull Wetlands are buffers against flooding

bull Trees and their roots maximize infiltration of water in to the ground

bull upland peat bogs act like sponges

ndash preventing flooding

Biodiversity Soil amp foodbull Plant roots break up rock to create soil particlesbull earthworms mites insects and millipedes help give soil its

texture and fertility and are crucial to its aeration bull Tiny soil microorganisms and fungi process essential nutrients

like nitrogen phosphorus and sulfur and make them available to higher plants

bull A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain 25 billion bacteria 400 000 fungi 50 000 algae and 30 000 protozoa

Biodiversity and health bull Clean air and water - essential to human health

bull Plant extracts and derivatives - the basis of most

medicines

Diversity of life forms is naturersquos way of keeping

important checks and balances in place keeping

populations of disease-causing pests and viruses in

check

Biodiversity Loss

bull Deforestation world wide - 13 million hectares annualy

1048774

bull Destruction or conversion of virgin forests (36 of all forests) 6 million hectares

bull 80 of the Caribbean coral reefs are destroyed (IUCN)

Can any civilization wage relentless war on life without destroying itself and without losing the right to be

called civilized

Rachel Carson

Biodiversity Loss

Ireland is no exception

bull habitat destruction such as wetland drainage and infilling

bull water pollution

bull invasive alien species

bull unsustainable and excessive consumption

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 5: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Why is it important

bull Biodiversity is the Basis of our existence

- Our life support system

bull Air water food shelter

bull Diversity of trees plants micro-organisms - each specifically adapted to its particular lsquonichersquo

Provision of Natural Resources

bull domesticated agricultural crops

bull medicines that protect and cure us

bull textiles ndash cotton linnen hemp

bull wood

Marine and freshwaterfood resources

25 of all fish stocks are endangered species as cod halibut and haddock are massively threatened

Ecosystem Servicesbull Regulates our climatebull Buffers against flooding bull Filters water bull Breaks down wastes and recycle nutrientsbull Provides natural resources

Water filtration amp flood protection

bull Wetlands are buffers against flooding

bull Trees and their roots maximize infiltration of water in to the ground

bull upland peat bogs act like sponges

ndash preventing flooding

Biodiversity Soil amp foodbull Plant roots break up rock to create soil particlesbull earthworms mites insects and millipedes help give soil its

texture and fertility and are crucial to its aeration bull Tiny soil microorganisms and fungi process essential nutrients

like nitrogen phosphorus and sulfur and make them available to higher plants

bull A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain 25 billion bacteria 400 000 fungi 50 000 algae and 30 000 protozoa

Biodiversity and health bull Clean air and water - essential to human health

bull Plant extracts and derivatives - the basis of most

medicines

Diversity of life forms is naturersquos way of keeping

important checks and balances in place keeping

populations of disease-causing pests and viruses in

check

Biodiversity Loss

bull Deforestation world wide - 13 million hectares annualy

1048774

bull Destruction or conversion of virgin forests (36 of all forests) 6 million hectares

bull 80 of the Caribbean coral reefs are destroyed (IUCN)

Can any civilization wage relentless war on life without destroying itself and without losing the right to be

called civilized

Rachel Carson

Biodiversity Loss

Ireland is no exception

bull habitat destruction such as wetland drainage and infilling

bull water pollution

bull invasive alien species

bull unsustainable and excessive consumption

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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  • Slide 2
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Page 6: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Provision of Natural Resources

bull domesticated agricultural crops

bull medicines that protect and cure us

bull textiles ndash cotton linnen hemp

bull wood

Marine and freshwaterfood resources

25 of all fish stocks are endangered species as cod halibut and haddock are massively threatened

Ecosystem Servicesbull Regulates our climatebull Buffers against flooding bull Filters water bull Breaks down wastes and recycle nutrientsbull Provides natural resources

Water filtration amp flood protection

bull Wetlands are buffers against flooding

bull Trees and their roots maximize infiltration of water in to the ground

bull upland peat bogs act like sponges

ndash preventing flooding

Biodiversity Soil amp foodbull Plant roots break up rock to create soil particlesbull earthworms mites insects and millipedes help give soil its

texture and fertility and are crucial to its aeration bull Tiny soil microorganisms and fungi process essential nutrients

like nitrogen phosphorus and sulfur and make them available to higher plants

bull A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain 25 billion bacteria 400 000 fungi 50 000 algae and 30 000 protozoa

Biodiversity and health bull Clean air and water - essential to human health

bull Plant extracts and derivatives - the basis of most

medicines

Diversity of life forms is naturersquos way of keeping

important checks and balances in place keeping

populations of disease-causing pests and viruses in

check

Biodiversity Loss

bull Deforestation world wide - 13 million hectares annualy

1048774

bull Destruction or conversion of virgin forests (36 of all forests) 6 million hectares

bull 80 of the Caribbean coral reefs are destroyed (IUCN)

Can any civilization wage relentless war on life without destroying itself and without losing the right to be

called civilized

Rachel Carson

Biodiversity Loss

Ireland is no exception

bull habitat destruction such as wetland drainage and infilling

bull water pollution

bull invasive alien species

bull unsustainable and excessive consumption

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 7: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Marine and freshwaterfood resources

25 of all fish stocks are endangered species as cod halibut and haddock are massively threatened

Ecosystem Servicesbull Regulates our climatebull Buffers against flooding bull Filters water bull Breaks down wastes and recycle nutrientsbull Provides natural resources

Water filtration amp flood protection

bull Wetlands are buffers against flooding

bull Trees and their roots maximize infiltration of water in to the ground

bull upland peat bogs act like sponges

ndash preventing flooding

Biodiversity Soil amp foodbull Plant roots break up rock to create soil particlesbull earthworms mites insects and millipedes help give soil its

texture and fertility and are crucial to its aeration bull Tiny soil microorganisms and fungi process essential nutrients

like nitrogen phosphorus and sulfur and make them available to higher plants

bull A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain 25 billion bacteria 400 000 fungi 50 000 algae and 30 000 protozoa

Biodiversity and health bull Clean air and water - essential to human health

bull Plant extracts and derivatives - the basis of most

medicines

Diversity of life forms is naturersquos way of keeping

important checks and balances in place keeping

populations of disease-causing pests and viruses in

check

Biodiversity Loss

bull Deforestation world wide - 13 million hectares annualy

1048774

bull Destruction or conversion of virgin forests (36 of all forests) 6 million hectares

bull 80 of the Caribbean coral reefs are destroyed (IUCN)

Can any civilization wage relentless war on life without destroying itself and without losing the right to be

called civilized

Rachel Carson

Biodiversity Loss

Ireland is no exception

bull habitat destruction such as wetland drainage and infilling

bull water pollution

bull invasive alien species

bull unsustainable and excessive consumption

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 8: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Ecosystem Servicesbull Regulates our climatebull Buffers against flooding bull Filters water bull Breaks down wastes and recycle nutrientsbull Provides natural resources

Water filtration amp flood protection

bull Wetlands are buffers against flooding

bull Trees and their roots maximize infiltration of water in to the ground

bull upland peat bogs act like sponges

ndash preventing flooding

Biodiversity Soil amp foodbull Plant roots break up rock to create soil particlesbull earthworms mites insects and millipedes help give soil its

texture and fertility and are crucial to its aeration bull Tiny soil microorganisms and fungi process essential nutrients

like nitrogen phosphorus and sulfur and make them available to higher plants

bull A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain 25 billion bacteria 400 000 fungi 50 000 algae and 30 000 protozoa

Biodiversity and health bull Clean air and water - essential to human health

bull Plant extracts and derivatives - the basis of most

medicines

Diversity of life forms is naturersquos way of keeping

important checks and balances in place keeping

populations of disease-causing pests and viruses in

check

Biodiversity Loss

bull Deforestation world wide - 13 million hectares annualy

1048774

bull Destruction or conversion of virgin forests (36 of all forests) 6 million hectares

bull 80 of the Caribbean coral reefs are destroyed (IUCN)

Can any civilization wage relentless war on life without destroying itself and without losing the right to be

called civilized

Rachel Carson

Biodiversity Loss

Ireland is no exception

bull habitat destruction such as wetland drainage and infilling

bull water pollution

bull invasive alien species

bull unsustainable and excessive consumption

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 9: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Water filtration amp flood protection

bull Wetlands are buffers against flooding

bull Trees and their roots maximize infiltration of water in to the ground

bull upland peat bogs act like sponges

ndash preventing flooding

Biodiversity Soil amp foodbull Plant roots break up rock to create soil particlesbull earthworms mites insects and millipedes help give soil its

texture and fertility and are crucial to its aeration bull Tiny soil microorganisms and fungi process essential nutrients

like nitrogen phosphorus and sulfur and make them available to higher plants

bull A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain 25 billion bacteria 400 000 fungi 50 000 algae and 30 000 protozoa

Biodiversity and health bull Clean air and water - essential to human health

bull Plant extracts and derivatives - the basis of most

medicines

Diversity of life forms is naturersquos way of keeping

important checks and balances in place keeping

populations of disease-causing pests and viruses in

check

Biodiversity Loss

bull Deforestation world wide - 13 million hectares annualy

1048774

bull Destruction or conversion of virgin forests (36 of all forests) 6 million hectares

bull 80 of the Caribbean coral reefs are destroyed (IUCN)

Can any civilization wage relentless war on life without destroying itself and without losing the right to be

called civilized

Rachel Carson

Biodiversity Loss

Ireland is no exception

bull habitat destruction such as wetland drainage and infilling

bull water pollution

bull invasive alien species

bull unsustainable and excessive consumption

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 10: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Biodiversity Soil amp foodbull Plant roots break up rock to create soil particlesbull earthworms mites insects and millipedes help give soil its

texture and fertility and are crucial to its aeration bull Tiny soil microorganisms and fungi process essential nutrients

like nitrogen phosphorus and sulfur and make them available to higher plants

bull A gram of fertile agricultural soil may contain 25 billion bacteria 400 000 fungi 50 000 algae and 30 000 protozoa

Biodiversity and health bull Clean air and water - essential to human health

bull Plant extracts and derivatives - the basis of most

medicines

Diversity of life forms is naturersquos way of keeping

important checks and balances in place keeping

populations of disease-causing pests and viruses in

check

Biodiversity Loss

bull Deforestation world wide - 13 million hectares annualy

1048774

bull Destruction or conversion of virgin forests (36 of all forests) 6 million hectares

bull 80 of the Caribbean coral reefs are destroyed (IUCN)

Can any civilization wage relentless war on life without destroying itself and without losing the right to be

called civilized

Rachel Carson

Biodiversity Loss

Ireland is no exception

bull habitat destruction such as wetland drainage and infilling

bull water pollution

bull invasive alien species

bull unsustainable and excessive consumption

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 11: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Biodiversity and health bull Clean air and water - essential to human health

bull Plant extracts and derivatives - the basis of most

medicines

Diversity of life forms is naturersquos way of keeping

important checks and balances in place keeping

populations of disease-causing pests and viruses in

check

Biodiversity Loss

bull Deforestation world wide - 13 million hectares annualy

1048774

bull Destruction or conversion of virgin forests (36 of all forests) 6 million hectares

bull 80 of the Caribbean coral reefs are destroyed (IUCN)

Can any civilization wage relentless war on life without destroying itself and without losing the right to be

called civilized

Rachel Carson

Biodiversity Loss

Ireland is no exception

bull habitat destruction such as wetland drainage and infilling

bull water pollution

bull invasive alien species

bull unsustainable and excessive consumption

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 12: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Biodiversity Loss

bull Deforestation world wide - 13 million hectares annualy

1048774

bull Destruction or conversion of virgin forests (36 of all forests) 6 million hectares

bull 80 of the Caribbean coral reefs are destroyed (IUCN)

Can any civilization wage relentless war on life without destroying itself and without losing the right to be

called civilized

Rachel Carson

Biodiversity Loss

Ireland is no exception

bull habitat destruction such as wetland drainage and infilling

bull water pollution

bull invasive alien species

bull unsustainable and excessive consumption

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 13: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Can any civilization wage relentless war on life without destroying itself and without losing the right to be

called civilized

Rachel Carson

Biodiversity Loss

Ireland is no exception

bull habitat destruction such as wetland drainage and infilling

bull water pollution

bull invasive alien species

bull unsustainable and excessive consumption

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 14: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Biodiversity Loss

Ireland is no exception

bull habitat destruction such as wetland drainage and infilling

bull water pollution

bull invasive alien species

bull unsustainable and excessive consumption

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 15: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Target

Ireland has committed to the Convention on Biological Diversityrsquos target of lsquoHalting the loss of biodiversity by 2010rsquo

How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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How can we achieve thisCornerstones of realizing our commitments

bull The Habitats DirectiveThe Birds Directive

bull EC Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations

bull Water Framework Directive (WFD)

ndash Full and timely implementation

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 17: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Climate change as a new threat

species and natural systems are now faced with the need to adapt to new regimes of temperature precipitation and other climatic extremes

bull Driest April on record- gorse fires reported in across Ireland ndashimpact on our nesting birds

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 18: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Climate change and Biodiversity Loss

Stern Reviewbull 1oC warming ndash at least 10 of land species

could face extinctionbull 2oC warming ndash at least 15-40 of land

species could face extinctionbull 3oC warming ndash at least 20-50 of land

species could face extinctionIPCC have warned of 36 oC rise in temps

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 19: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Immediate Risk

Polar Bears at immediate risk of extinction

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 20: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Ireland and Global BiodiversityBiodiversity Loss contributes to climate change ndash

Ireland is responsible for the import of tens of thousands of m2 of illegally felled tropical timber each year

garden furniture decking flooring palm oil soy feed for cattle

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 21: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

What can we do

Protecting our home the Earth begins with understanding our personal and collective impact upon it

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 22: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Reducing our Footprint

Develop a sustainable hardwood industry

More economically and environmentally viable

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 23: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

bull Ecological Footprintndash land area used up for current

levels of resource consumption and waste discharge

bull Currently18 hectares per person ndash ldquoa fair earth sharerdquo

bull Our footprint in Ireland is about 35 times larger than this ldquofair earth sharerdquo

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 24: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

Lifestyle choices

bull Meatbull Other foodsbull Chemicals in the homebull Timber productsbull General consumption

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 25: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

An Taisce amp the Natural Environment

Advocate the need to protect the natural resources and ecosystems upon which we depend biodiversity clean air amp water

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 26: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

An Taisce

bull Independent monitor - unique insight

bull Provide assistance and respond to instances of serious and often illegal environmental degradation throughout the country

bull instigating changes that are needed to minimise and control damage to our natural heritage

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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Page 27: Biodiversity What is it? Why is it important? What can we do?

What else can WE do

bull Get to know your localitybull Stay informed of the issuesbull Be PROACTIVE ndash (not Reactive)bull Write to your local reps

ndash Create a political mandatebull Bring people on board ndash not alienate them

ndash RESPECT ------ CHAIN REACTION

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